Art as Expression - An Art + Sound Workshop at the MAC
This is a 2 hour, guided stress-release, art-creation and music listening workshop delving into neuro-expressive art & the sonic art practice. for ages 18+
Unwind with Neuro-Epressive Art & the Sonic Art Practice
When we listen to music, our body aligns with the pace, energy and movement of the music we listen to. Workshops and retreats in Neuro-Expressive Art and the Sonic Art Practice utilize the rhythm and flow of music as a subtle driver of direct, automatic expression during the art-making process. Participants are guided to work on individual and collaborative works of art. The works of art that are created become a healing map of our sensory experiences. The focus is on expression, movement and process rather than product, aesthetics or composition. Although the results are often profound and stunning. Please see the supply list below so you know what supplies to bring for class.
Guided by Steffany Butts-Boucher~ Certified Sound Practitioner & Art-Life Coach, Art Instructor, Licensed Spiritual Healer, Meditation Guide, Art Instructor, Artist & Owner of ECHO Studio - Sound Sanctuary, Manitou Springs. Communications & Programming Manager at the Manitou Art Center.
MFA - Parsons School of Design, NYC.
CSP. ALP. LSH - Wellness Modality Certifications / Licenses
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Artist Bio
Steffany Butts - Boucher is a transcendental artist, instructor, certified sound practitioner, art-life coach, licensed spiritual healer, Communications and Programs Manager at the MAC, and owner of ECHO Studio in Manitou Springs, CO. She received her MFA in Sculpture from Parsons School of Design in New York City and her BFA from Western Illinois University. She has shown her work throughout the United States including Illinois, Colorado, Cleveland, Brooklyn and New York City, in addition to Stuttgart, Germany. Her work is in private collections throughout the United States, including New York City, Brooklyn, Cleveland, Illinois, Missouri, Colorado & California; and Internationally including Germany, Iceland, Italy, Helsinki and Canada. Venues of collaborative, individual, group and invitational exhibits include: Kreuser Gallery, Colorado Springs, CO; Manitou Art Center, Manitou Springs, CO; Modbo, Colorado Springs, CO; Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Springs, CO; Pencil Factory, Brooklyn, NY; Niagara Space, NYC; ArtLot, Brooklyn, NY; HereArt, NYC; Crosby Street Project Space, NYC; WIU Gallery, Macomb, Illinois; Sullivan Taylor House, Macomb, Illinois; ArtHauz, Co-op Gallery, Macomb, Illinois; Akademie Schloss Solitude in Stuttgart, Germany. Steffany lives in Manitou Springs with her husband Curtis Boucher and their roommate Chance.
Websites https://www.steffanysuzeboucher.com/ https://www.echofrequencystudio.com/
Please bring the following supplies:
PLEASE READ: Feel free to bring what you have and go budget friendly. You can visit the local resale art supply store Who Gives a Scrap to see what you can purchase second hand. The only thing I ask that you please do not scrimp on is the watercolor paper. Choosing a great paper will support your process. Cheap watercolor paper may pill and buckle.
Paintbrushes - One 2-3" wide, One Medium round, One 1-2" Flat Brush
Or this brush set: https://www.amazon.com/Brushes-Multifunctional-Professional-Watercolor-Painting/dp/B095M9LKPN/ref=sr_1_23?crid=39ELZO4MGKPWA&keywords=watercolor+paint+brush+set&qid=1706198941&sprefix=watercolor+paint+brsh+se%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-23
Watercolor Palatte - / Set -Any water color set you have at home is great. Or this budget friendly one: https://www.amazon.com/Upgraded-Watercolor-Washable-Non-toxic-Beginners/dp/B08BFV5N3M?th=1
Acrylic Paint - One Tube of copper, gold or silver acrylic paint. We will use this to make washes with. The metalic is for adding in accents. You can use high quality or the cheaper craft quality here.
Alcohol Ink - Inexpensive is fine. Just be sure it is actually Alcohol ink!! If it is not, it will not react with the watercolor. If you do want to go with a budget buy, I recommend this: https://www.amazon.com/Alcohol-Ink-Set-Painting-Concentrated/dp/B08CC5CHP1?th=1
Acrylic Ink - Choose 3 colors you like. Dr Martins is the best quality and you can order these individually. My budget friendly fave that I use is this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C2CDHMR7?th=1
Watercolor Paper - A good quality watercolor paper is important. This is the only supply that you do not want to scrimp on. Here is a link to a good quality paper: https://www.amazon.com/Arches-Watercolor-Paper-pound-1795093/dp/B01EQHJH88
Blue Painters Tape - Can be found at a hardware store.
2 Glass Jars for Water & Washes - Can be from your recycle bin!
A Spray Bottle for Water
Feel free to reach out through my email with any questions: EchoFrequencyStudio@gmail.com